Recently we were lucky enough to supply several sofa beds to a beautifully refurbished hotel in a stunning setting in Grasmere, Cumbria. The hotel is a family run boutique style called The Yan and is based at Broadrayne Farm on the edge of Grasmere, if you are looking to combine a holiday of outdoor activities with comfort and a friendly environment then a visit to the Yan is a must. We travel around extensively completing deliveries and installations of sofa beds and can honestly say that the attention to detail at the Yan is exceptional yet the environment is relaxed and ..read more

Why not take 5 mins to view our video clip on Tatami Mats, we offer a range of traditional hard compressed rice straw tatami and the new softer feel tatami using an inner core of cocoloc (coconut hair bound with natural latex). You can view our tatami product pages by following this link: Tatami Mats at Futons 247 ..read more

One of the things we really enjoy about futon retailing is meeting our customers and viewing their lovely homes when delivering their new purchase. This week we have delivered another futon sofa bed to an Air BnB property, if you've not tried a holiday home through Air BnB we would strongly recommend it, having rented them both here in the UK and also other parts of Europe and always found it a great experience. This quaint and beautifully restored cottage is located in Calstock, a quieter part of Cornwall, in a lovely village setting a few steps from the riverside, pubs, a train station a ..read more

As we move into Autumn, we've got three new comfy sofa beds for you to consider. These multi-functional pieces, all from Innovation Living, are great for visiting guests or cosy family nights.  Unfurl Sofa Bed -  The Unfurl is the perfect adaptable sofa bed. It has three adaptable back positions, allowing you to choose between a sofa, a lounger and a bed. It implements a functional design, that will enable you to switch between the three styles easily.  The frame is made from matt black steel, with dark lacquered oak legs, giving a minimalistic style. This means the Unfurl wi ..read more

We were recently lucky enough to visit a lovely fully refurbished cottage down in Cornwall as it's owners chose a futon sofa bed for the guest room and our popular Osaka Low Beds with pocket sprung futon mattresses for the bedrooms in the attic, all made down here in the South West of England. The Osaka beds are just perfect for a loft location as their low height ensures they fit neatly into the sloping ceilings of the converted attic and, naturally, they arrive nicely flat-packed ensuring that there are no issues with access to the rooms. Our customers chose our Pocket FutoFlex futon mattre ..read more

Here at The Futon Shop, we're specialists in futon mattresses, sofa beds and bed frames. Whilst we stock a large range of space-saving sofas and chairs, sometimes you need a more permanent sleeping solution. That's where our excellent range of beds comes in! From the Elan to the Kanso, our low-level futon beds are made of strong redwood pine, making them durable and long-lasting. Many of them come in size and colour variations, allowing you to choose the bed that works best for you.  Read on below to learn about our most popular and our newest beds, or click here to view our full range ..read more

With summer swiftly approaching, many people will be looking to sneak a mini-break or two into their busy schedules. Whether you are heading out in the camper, glamping or having guests stay, our bed rolls selection is the perfect solution.  1. Monk Bed Roll.    2. Single Monk Bed Roll.     3. Napper Bed Roll.     4. Nomad Bed Roll.     5. Monk in a Bag. Note - These products do not include the Tatami Mats pictured.  We've got double mattresses, single-sized, extra small and conveniently stored ones ..read more

Are you looking to replace your spare futon mattress? Then one of our Original Futon Mattresses is just what you need. These Devon made futons prioritise high-quality materials and durability, creating a long-lasting and comfortable product.  The Original Futon Mattress is available in two sizes, a standard double (137 x 190cm) and a single (90 x 190cm), each covered in a tough drill fabric of your choice of colour. The Original Double Futon Mattress is also available in additional upgraded fabrics including our hardwearing Oslo fabrics and limited edition Tribal fabrics.  Dev ..read more

A large part of our business here at Futon World is the replacement of customers old futons with a nice comfy new futon mattress and we are happy to offer a great selection which, we hope, covers most aspects of our customers requirements. Often customers are looking for a futon to replace the worn out one on their sofa bed frame, this can be a 'tri-fold' futon mattress, designed to fit neatly on single size or two seater wood and metal framed sofa beds or a 'bi-fold' futon mattress, designed to fit on the three seat, or 'bench' style, futon sofa bed bases, again wood or metal. In addition to ..read more

Karup Design has recently released two brand new colour choices for their sofa beds - Wheat Beige and Clay Brown. Both earthy tones, one with a lovely cool undertone and the other rich and warm, these colours look sharp and sophisticated on any of the products. However, if you need further inspiration on how to style these colours into your home, then read on:  Wheat Beige -  This soft, neutral beige is beautifully simple. It has an earthy undertone, that looks great next to wood or natural textures such as wicker or rattan. This cooler shade also works well with other pale neutral ..read more